Do I really need a 3/16" tool??

[rayjavu]

I've got a 5/16" two-handed tool and I'm wondering if I can just put a little duct tape on the jaws to reduce them down to 3/16". Looking for some opinions and/or experience.
Thanks

[raptorfan85]

You can split a piece of 5/16 and put it over the 3/16 and it should work fine. I have the 5/16 tool with the auto adjusting clamps and with a little grinding it works on both.

[sg5054]

Split the 5/16.
Works like a charm.

[wnybassman]

I have a 3/16 two handed tool, but a 5/16 one handed tool. Like others said, I just use a 2" long chunk of 5/16 tubing sliced lengthwise and slide it over the 3/16.

[needmoremaples]

made my own 5/16 tool and made duct tape work for me. i have a rod coupling cut in half for grips. took 4 pieces of tape on each jaw and that seemed to be enough. id hate to have to switch that out alot tho if doing both sizes. never tried the 5/16 cut in half but then again im making my own tools so i dont need to.

[sg5054]

I bought a 5/16 single side tool when I started this business. Made my own 5/16 2 sided tool year before last. Splitting the 5/16 and slipping it over the 3/16 works perfectly. Cut the 5/16 lengthwise and widen one end of the cut to form a V will help get it on and off the 3/16 easier. If I'm wearing gloves I tuck each split piece inside a glove against the heel of my hand. Keeps them "handy"... Sorry I couldn't resist...